i think you should just open up and tell him how you feel and tell him that if you dont feel the same way , we can still be friends .. I know its going to be akward to see him after you have told him , but you will get back as friends eventually . Dont lose this chance coz you might not get it again , if you love him dearly just try to tell him coz i will regret not telling him if he went off and found someone .

Take my advice and tell him